Rest Home Care

Alexandra Home

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Alexandra Rest Home residents are offered care,security,privacy,respect,companionship and FUN.
The management and staff are committed to NEW challenges that extend the boundaries of care.

Contact Details
Detail
Address71 Rintoul Street   View Map
SuburbNewtown
City/TownWellington
Postal Address6021
District Health Board AreaCapital & Coast
Phone(04) 389 1232
Fax(04) 389 1981
Mobile0274 494 553
ManagerKevin and Vanessa Donaldson (Phone: 04 389 1232)
OwnerKevin and Vanessa Donaldson (Phone: 04 389 1232)
Email
Updated: 3 Nov 2011

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 3 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care45
Long term vacancyYes
Short term vacancyYes
Subsidised short term care vacancyYes
Private short term care vacancyYes
We have one ensuite room with a view to the courtyard and another courtyard facing room
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 3 Feb 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse 40 Yes On call 24hours
Enrolled Nurse 40 Yes
Physiotherapist Negotiable
Activities Co-ordinator Yes We offer a comprehensive, individual programme.
Hairdresser Yes On site every Wednesday
Podiatrist Yes Visits on a 6 weekly cycle
Dietitian Yes Our menu is devised and reviewed by a qualified dietitian
Accredited Visitors Yes
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes We have a weekly inter denominational church service as well as visits from representatives of various religions.
Other Personnel Yes Reflexologist
Updated: 7 Dec 2011

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advisor Yes
Infection Control Yes
Specialist Palliative Care No Have an arrangement with Mary Potter Hospice for 24 hour assistance as needed
Palliative Care Yes Liase with mary Potter Hospice to allow our residents to spend their last days with us.
Specialised Dementia Care No All staff have annual dementia training
Updated: 7 Dec 2011

Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay
Respite & Carer Support/Short StayStatusDetails
Respite Yes
Advance bookings taken Yes
Subsidised service Yes
Private paying service Yes
Updated: 7 Dec 2011

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Day Care Yes We offer a comprehensive Recreation programme.
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract No Liase with the Mary Potter Hospice
Rooms (Single) Yes All have hand basins
Rooms (Shared) No Sometimes can be organised with a shared ensuite between the two rooms.One bedroom is used as a lounge and the other as a bedroom.
Rooms (Suit Couple) No We can accomodate a couple if rooms are available by using two rooms with a shared ensuite.One room is used as a lounge and the other as a bedroom.
Ensuite Yes Some rooms are en-suited.
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes We also have a portable phone available for use.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Residents Committee Yes This committee is chaired by Age Concern.
Newsletter Yes Every three months.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes We treat each resident's individual needs.
Confused Residents Yes Policies and procedures in place.
Lounges/seating areas Yes Two lounges - one with sky TV
Outings Yes We have our own van - residents go out shopping or to the beach, gallery or library etc.
Smoking Permitted Yes
Sprinklers Yes
Audit report available Yes
Updated: 7 Dec 2011

Special Features
Alexandra Home is located close to a bus stop Wellington hospital and other services.

We offer an lovely outdoor seating area with a BBQ which we enjoy.

Our home is culturally diverse and we offer a translation service.

We have tasty meals cooked on site and also offer a mobile shop.

Here at Alexandra we have lots of parties and special events.
Updated: 7 Dec 2011

Interests & Activities

Activity programme, Age Concern, Aromatherapy, BBQ, Big print books, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Entertainers, Entertainment, Games, Garden, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Videos, Reflexology, Library, Advocate, Housie, Alzheimer's Society, Care and Craft, Dancing, Exercises, Indoor Games, Pianist, Sky TV

Updated: 7 Dec 2011

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Cooked on site
Staffing Details Registered and Enrolled Nurses available, team of caregivers and support staff.
Associated Complexes We are a family owned and operated rest home with the Managers on site.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Please see us for more information.
Updated: 7 Dec 2011

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Arabic Yes Staff
Cantonese Yes Staff and resident
Chinese Yes Staff
Chinese dialect Yes Staff and resident
English Yes Staff and reidents
Fijian Yes Staff
Fijian Indian Yes Staff
Filipino Yes Staff
German Yes Staff and resident
Greek Yes Resident
Hindi Yes Staff
Hungarian Yes resident
Japanese Yes Staff
Maltise Yes Staff
Mandarin Yes Resident
Maori - Te Reo Yes
PNG dialect Yes Staff
Polish Yes Resident
Russian Yes Resident
Samoan Yes Staff and residents
Sri Lankan Yes Staff
Tongan Yes Staff
Updated: 13 Oct 2010

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes Weekly inter demoninatinal church service
Christianity Yes Catholic priest visits weekly for individual prayer and communion
Inter denominational Yes Church service every Tuesday.Separate room used.Only those interested attend
Roman Catholic Yes Roman Catholic lay visit weekly and offer prayers and communion
Updated: 7 Dec 2011

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport   Bus stops outside home
Shops   Newtown shops 10 minutes walk
Mall   Newtown mall 10 minutes walk
Parks   Newtown Park 20 minute walk
Library   Newtown 10 minutes walk
Updated: 7 Dec 2011

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) Yes
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) Yes
Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) Yes
Other details Yes Accreditated for three years until August 2013
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)
Updated: 13 Oct 2010


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